Hawai‘i products, including several from Big Island, to be featured during 2026 Winter FancyFaire*

Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will debut the Hawai‘i Pavilion at the 2026 Winter FancyFaire*. The department also is sponsoring several emerging Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs at the event’s Incubator Village.

Many of the businesses and entrepreneurs included also are from the Big Island.

The Hawai‘i Pavilion will highlight nine Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs, each offering a diverse range of locally made food and beverage products as part of the Hawai‘i Made program, during the event from Jan. 11-13 at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

“The Winter FancyFaire* is an incredible opportunity to showcase Hawai‘i’s vibrant food culture and entrepreneurial spirit on a global stage,” said Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Director James Kunane Tokioka in an announcement about the state’s participation at the event.

Participating companies at the Hawai‘i Pavilion include:

• Aloha Bites.
• Da Kine Hawaiian.
• Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative.
• Hawaiian Krunch Company.
• Hawaiian Soda Co.
• Island Rayne Gourmet.
• Kuleana Rum.
• Maui Fruit Jewels.
• Noh Foods.

The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism — through a partnership with Leeward Community College’s Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center — also will sponsor 10 emerging Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs at the Incubator Village, a dedicated section at the Winter FancyFaire* for new brands.

Participating companies at the Incubator Village include:

• Galleon Chocolate.
• uCook Hawaiʻi.
• Daguzan Charcuterie.
• Maui Cocktail Kits.
• Okonokai.
• Piko Provisions.
• Madres Churros.
• Ohelo Hawai‘i.
• Honobono.
• This Lil Piggy.

“Through the Hawai‘i Pavilion and Incubator Village, we are proud to support local businesses in reaching new markets and building lasting connections,” Tokioka said.

The Winter FancyFaire* — organized by the Specialty Food Association — is a premier trade show that brings together thousands of specialty food manufacturers, brokers, distributors and other industry professionals for 3 days of product discovery, networking and trend spotting.

This year’s show features networking events, educational sessions and numerous opportunities to connect with leading buyers and exhibitors.

Visit the Winter FancyFaire* website to get additional information.